My 50-50 Ex Picked My Lock

On the first day of our relationship, I received a Venmo request from my new boyfriend.

"Just dropped you off. 2.6 miles. Gas was $2.80, so your half is $1.40."

I stared at the screen for half a second, almost bursting into laughter.

I thought he was joking. But before I could reply, his next message popped up.

"Moving forward, we split all expenses fifty-fifty."

"It's not that I'm cheap. I genuinely respect you as an independent woman."

"It's all about gender equality these days. I can't treat you like you need special privileges, right?"